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Spicy-Sour Dressing

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup 1/8-inch cubes peeled carrot
1/4 cup 1/8-inch cubes red bell pepper
7 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili oil*

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat grapeseed oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes. Add carrot and bell pepper; sauté 2 minutes. Add vinegar, lime juice, and sugar. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool. Transfer dressing to blender; add chili oil. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt. Transfer to bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)

  2. Step 2

    *Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.

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